The hike up the Haiku Stairs, aka Stairway to Heaven, is one of the most beautiful hikes on the island. While officially off-limits, this windward trail is accessible to anyone willing to arrive before the guard shows up around 6:30am. Five of us got up at 5:00am and took to the trail on a cool, windy Thursday morning and over the next 1.5 hours, made our way up the all-metal staircase that drapes... 

People who have lived in Hawaii for their whole lives have never heard of this secret hike along the Hanauma Bay Ridge.  I had personally been to Hanauma Bay six times and had never heard anyone talk about it nor saw anyone up there.  I stumbled upon this hike when a coworker of mine mentioned he saw people walking along the ridge above Hanauma Bay the last time he went snorkeling there, and after... 

Overview: Fairly short, uncrowded hike Amazing ocean views Prime whale viewing during November – March Getting there Well off the beaten path on the eastern edge of Oahu, is a one hour hike that is a real thigh burner but rewards you with amazing panoramic views from the top. If you didn’t see the cars parked at the base of this foothill, you wouldn’t even know there was a hiking... 

Overview: Day trip to the North Shore of Oahu with plenty to see along the way Taking the bus is possible, but you will see more if you rent a car today Getting there There are many epic day trips that you can take around the island of Oahu. You can enjoyed taking several throughout your stay, some for the full day or others just for a couple of hours. Regardless of how much time you may have, there... 

Overview: Moderate to Advanced Hike Time: 1-2 hours Getting there Strenuous hike, but great views make it worth it Koko Head Crater is another ancient extinct volcano, just like the nearby Haunauma Bay, dating back thousands of years.  It’s peak reaches up to just over 1,200 feet, and you will feel every inch of that as your legs burn while you hike straight up to it’s tallest point.... 

Overview: Short but steep hike, very close to Waikiki Time: 1-2 hours Getting there Amazing ocean and city views from the summit Known to the ancient Hawaiians as Laeahi, Diamond Head crater is the most popular crater in the world and an attraction that should not be missed when visiting Waikiki.  Diamond Head is a volcano that has been extinct for 150,000 years and the free hike to the summit will... 

The word “tantalizing” comes to mind when describing the famed road called Tantalus Drive that scales the hills above Honolulu.  Prepare yourself for some of the most spectacular views of the city, as you traverse through the mountains and the only jungle within mere minutes of downtown. #gallery-6 { margin: auto; } #gallery-6 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top:...